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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 1d

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New review up for @filmhounds.co.uk on my favourite film from Fantastic Fest! Spoiler free thoughts on Curry Barker's feature debut Obsession, a film that will get every horror fan talking once it's out (hopefully soon!)

Obsession (Fantastic Fest 2025 Review)

Obsession, directed by Milk and Serial's Curry Barker and starring Lisa Dreyer, had its US premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025.

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The Geek Show @thegeekshow.bsky.social · 8d

Over on Mike's #Patreon exclusive #TheTwilightZone series, Dimension of Imagine, he hits something of a dud episode. I guess they can't all be winners.

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The Geek Show @thegeekshow.bsky.social · 8d

An incredible poster and an undeniable festival impact, but now its out in the world at large - does indie darling She Loved Blossoms More live up the hype? @darkskyfilms.bsky.social

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She Loved Blossoms More (2024) Out now in Cinemas and VOD

An incredible poster and an undeniable festival impact, but now its out in the world at large - does indie darling She Loved Blossoms More live up the hype?

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

Closing film of the fest was WHISTLE and I guess there had to be a stinker at some point. Poor writing, strange editing that feels like scenes were skipped, even the kills were disappointing despite a neat premise. Also, are we really uncritically doing cursed Aztec objects in 2025?

Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

DISFORIA was sold as a feel bad movie and for the most part, it lives up to that, set during societal collapse with a family visited by someone live streaming their suffering for the rest of the desperate world to see. And yet, this could have gone bleaker and nastier, but still good for what it is

Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

Final day began with the beautiful new restoration of ANGEL'S EGG, a film I've been meaning to see for ages. Demands a lot for someone on morning of last day of fest, but incredible to see on the big screen and one I definitely want to go back to and try and unpick the finer details.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

Very different vibe with THE EVIL THAT BINDS US, essentially a historical drama about Germans living in Chile during the fifties, focusing on a boy trying to adjust to this new dynamic. It's well mounted and has some shocks in the final act, but a bit too slow and leaves too much unsaid to affect me

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

Penultimate day kicked off with VHS HALLOWEEN which is probably the best in the series and certainly the most consistently good across all the shorts. Segments vary from fun, to intense, to very very dark, and all have plenty of gooey gruey gore and kills. Perfect viewing for this Halloween season.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

After watching the very fun Ye Olde Drag Queen Game Show, day ended with preview of three episodes of Season 2 of THE CREEP TAPES. Fans of the CREEP series will not be disappointed and definitely feels like the show is getting more ambitious with exploring new facets of our favourite Creep.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

Following day began with my face of the fest, Curry Baker's OBSESSION. Expect a full review at some point, but this is a must see when it hits general release, a meaner take on relationship horror than we've seen in a while.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

Only secret screening I made it into is the one I was most interested in: BUGONIA. I'd seen the original (SAVE THE GREEN PLANET) recently as prep and surprised how close this remake is in terms of plot. But it's classic Yorgos vibes though with a new writer, he finds new ways in building tension.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 15d

Okay, now #fantasticfest is officially over, let's rattle through the rest of what I saw.

VICIOUS was a decently scary, single idea horror with Dakota Fanning fully committing to the emotional intensity. However, it struggles to find an ending and feels like a good short stretched out to a feature.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 18d

HONEY BUNCH is easily my favourite so far and one worth seeing knowing as little as possible. Blends high concept storytelling with emotional intensity, all while flawlessly executing a fun seventies European horror/thriller aesthetic. I am desperate to see it again to unpick its riches.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 18d

I appreciate the commitment of DOLLY to being a full on exploitation film, including being shot on 16mm. However, it's chaptered structure disturbs the pacing and suggests a depth it doesn't have. Literally seen it all before even with some decent practical effects, not one that worked for me.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 18d

Day 4 began with CAMP, an inventive take on a summer camp movie with beautiful visuals reminiscent of I SAW THE TV GLOW. The humour and performances bring real warmth to a dark story. It's very indie and woozy which occasionally lost me, but definitely put Avalon Fast on my radar as one to watch.

Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 18d

NESTING is a difficult film to talk about it in terms of it's content and style. A deeply personal and affecting portrait of mother struggling with her demons that blends realism and stylism beautifully. Very strong debut that will stay with me for a while.

Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 18d

Started Day 3 with BEAST OF WAR sold as a shark movie when the shark is really a part of a war/survival movie. The narrative beats are familiar but the characters are engaging, Mark Coles Smith particularly great in the lead role. Some good set pieces worth seeing in a cinema.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 18d

MEAT KILLS delivers exactly what you expect for a noughties throwback horror that is mean and bloody. Filled at an actual slaughterhouse, it poses interesting questions about activism and the cruelty of the met industry, while also having fun with how inventive they can be with their kills.

Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 18d

FIND YOUR FRIENDS is my surprise of the fest, had no expectations and only went cos my friends did. Stressful and oppressive from the very opening and only gets worse as an all girl holiday spirals out of control. Nuanced in how friendships get tested when someone doesn't get the support they need.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 18d

Catching up with this now!

THR CRAMPS absolutely nails the John Waters aesthetic in look, tone, filmmaking, performances. There's some fun gooey effects but it is more of a comedy than a horror which I didn't expect, but I appreciate it's earnestness.

Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 20d

Next day started with THE CURSE, Ken'ichi Ugana bringing his slightly goofy, darkly edged style to a social media horror. Simple message but effective dread and scares throughout.

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Mike Screech @autistichorror.bsky.social · 20d

Currently queuing to see if I can get into Black Phone 2 so let's go over what I've seen so far at my first Fantastic Fest.

PRIMATE was perfect opening film, fun 'slasher if the killer was a chimp' flick with some great kills and unexpectedly well integrated deaf representation.

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The Geek Show @thegeekshow.bsky.social · 22d

You could never accuse a show like #TheTwilightZone of resting on its laurels - for better or worse. This week on @autistichorror.bsky.social's Dimension of Imagination: Jess-Belle.

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Amber T @blondekwaidan.bsky.social · Sep 4

Please stop showing me pictures of Graham Linehan he literally looks like the snail boy from UZUMAKI

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The Geek Show @thegeekshow.bsky.social · Aug 21

A stream of consciousness that functions like a stream of Lo-Fi adverts. Bullet Infinity is much more than sum of its parts. We close the door on the brilliant @fantasiafestival.com for another year.

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Bullet Infinity (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025)

A stream of consciousness that functions like a stream of LO-FI adverts. Bullet Infinity is much more than sum of its part, yes, even the controversial bits.

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